The First Sunday of Advent: Watching, Waiting, and Welcoming Christ
As the Church enters a new liturgical year, the First Sunday of Advent turns our hearts toward a season unlike…
Pope Leo XIV Gives Key to New Home to Homeless Pregnant Mother on World Day of the Poor
A young mother from Sydney, Australia, whose pregnancy coincided with a sudden period of homelessness, has received a life-changing gift…
Four Vatican Documents Close Francis’ Legacy, Women’s Report Heads to Pope Leo
A senior Vatican official has confirmed that several recently released doctrinal texts — along with two more forthcoming — represent…
Pope Leo Marks Nicaea Anniversary, Calls Christians to Unity Rooted in the Nicene Creed
Pope Leo XIV marked a historic moment for the global Christian community this week as he gathered with leaders of…
Rebel Austrian Nuns Granted Permission to Remain in Their Convent—for Now
Three elderly Austrian nuns whose months-long dispute with Church authorities drew international attention have been granted permission to remain in…
Giving Thanks with a Eucharistic Heart | Reflecting on God’s blessings this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving invites us to pause, breathe, and recognize the countless gifts God pours into our lives. For Catholics, this day…
Pope Leo XIV Asks Faithful for Prayers Ahead of First Apostolic Visit to Türkiye and Lebanon
Pope Leo XIV has called on the faithful to accompany him in prayer as he prepares to embark on his…
Trump Administration Classifies Abortion and Transgender Surgeries as Human Rights Violations
The U.S. State Department has announced a major shift in how the federal government evaluates international human rights, declaring abortion,…
Vatican Doctrinal Note Firmly Rejects Polygamy and ‘Polyamory,’ Upholds Monogamy as Only True Marriage
The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF) has released a new doctrinal note reaffirming monogamous marriage as the…
Pope Leo Sends Surprise Blessing to Young Catholics During DJ-Led Celebration in Slovakia
A Saturday night gathering in Košice, Slovakia, drew global attention after young Catholics at an outdoor electronic-music event received an…